The Piney Woods School in Piney Woods, MS serves 86 students in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1909, this Christian鈥揳ffiliated alternative school operates on a 2,000鈥揳cre campus.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with 7 total teachers providing co鈥揺d education.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among Mississippi's top 20% for diversity.
The Piney Woods School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and a state or regional independent school association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Piney Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1909
Campus Size
2000 acres
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Piney Woods School's ranking?
The Piney Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Piney Woods School?
The application deadline for The Piney Woods School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/12/2017
This school has given my child the education that I wish every child could have. She has been able to compete with other private schools. Her dreams of traveling has become reality. Best investment ever!!!
5 7/17/2015
Looking for a teacher opening.
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